Scottsdale, Cave Creek & Anthem Neighborhoods

Cave Creek

Lone Mountain leads on land and privacy — large-lot custom acreage, horse privileges, private wells, $900K–$4M+. Sonoran Trails is the newer Toll Brothers gated enclave, single-level estates on 15,000+ sq ft lots, $1.45M–$2.6M. Rancho Mañana ($675K–$2.2M) suits lock-and-leave buyers who want walkability to downtown Cave Creek's shops and restaurants alongside golf. Dove Valley Ranch ($550K–$1.6M) centers on a public Robert Trent Jones Jr. course with strong dark-sky preservation. Tatum Ranch ($650K–$1.5M) is the most established, most accessible entry point at scale — 1,500 acres, 30+ sub-neighborhoods.

Anthem

Anthem Country Club is the flagship — guard-attended, two 18-hole courses, all single-story homes, $525K–$1.775M, with steady retiree and seasonal-resident demand. Circle Mountain Ranch ($595K–$1.1M) is the newest build-out through 2020, with several multi-generational floor plans. Anthem West in the 85087 zip ($525K–$1.4M) is carrying larger lots and is currently holding value more firmly than 85086, likely tied to TSMC-driven demand nearby.

North Scottsdale

Silverleaf at DC Ranch sits at the top of the metro — guard-gated, $3M to $30M+, built around a private Tom Weiskopf course, with a meaningful share of activity happening off-market before it ever hits the MLS. Desert Mountain is its rival for prestige on a different axis: 8,000 gated acres, seven Jack Nicklaus Signature courses (the largest concentration of Nicklaus designs at any private club worldwide), median sale price around $3.19M and running $1.3M–$18M+. Troon North ($1.2M–$10M) trades on the Monument and Pinnacle courses and dramatic desert scenery for golf-first buyers. DC Ranch proper ($700K–$5M+) and Grayhawk ($900K–$3.5M) are the more walkable, amenity-rich entry points — Grayhawk in particular functions as a natural step for buyers building toward Silverleaf. Scottsdale Mountain ($1M–$5M) is the pick for buyers who want direct McDowell Sonoran Preserve trail access without a club membership.

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Scottsdale

Silverleaf — An ultra-exclusive, guard-gated enclave within DC Ranch featuring 700 homes on 2,000 acres, a median sale price above $6 million, and estates reaching $30 million+. Private Tom Weiskopf golf course and 24/7 security.

DC Ranch — A sprawling 8,300-acre master plan centered around Market Street for dining and shopping, with gated and guard-gated villages, highly rated schools, and a median sale price around $3.5 million.

Desert Mountain — A 4,400-acre private community with 7 Jack Nicklaus golf courses, master guard-gated, median sale price of $3.27 million, HOA’s $600–$900+ monthly.

Estancia — A highly exclusive, 24/7 guard-gated community with a private Tom Fazio golf club, large estates, median sale price $4.5 million+, HOAs $500–$700.

Whisper Rock — A private club community with scattered lots and 24/7 guard gates, median sale price $3.2 million+, HOA’s $450–$650.

Troon North & Grayhawk — Sought-after North Scottsdale golf communities known for their courses, resort-style amenities, and strong resale demand.

McDowell Mountain Ranch — A family-friendly master-planned community with parks, trails, and top-rated schools at more accessible price points.

Tatum Ranch (Cave Creek) — A master-planned community ideal for families, offering top-rated schools and suburban conveniences while keeping a desert aesthetic, priced from $500K to $1.2M.